American Barn-Owl vs Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto furcata compared with Tyto glaucops
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Barn-Owl | Ashy-faced Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tyto furcata | Tyto glaucops |
| Order | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Family | Tytonidae | Tytonidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 50.3 cm (19.8 in) |
| Weight | 473.68333333333334 g (16.71 oz) | 401.5 g (14.16 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-7 | 3-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
American Barn-Owl only
Ashy-faced Owl only
None
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
American Barn-Owl
Least Concern
Ashy-faced Owl
About These Birds
American Barn-Owl
The American Barn-Owl is a medium-large owl weighing around 474 g, recognized by its heart-shaped white facial disc and golden-buff upperparts. It hunts small mammals by night using exceptional low-light vision and acute hearing.
Ashy-faced Owl
The Ashy-faced Owl is a barn owl species endemic to Hispaniola and Tortue Island in the Caribbean. Weighing about 400g with a wingspan near 50cm, it has a pale ashy-grey facial disc that distinguishes it from the common barn owl. It hunts small mammals and birds in open habitats at night.